August 31 – Virtual Edge Weekly

In this week’s summary of digital meetings, events, learning and community, InterCall selects MoreVRP to optimize the performance of virtual events; Sonic Foundry and ACTIVE Network have teamed-up to build an integrated conference solution; TranceFormational Learning Community to launch in September; Podio adds new features to cut down on unnecessary emails; and Mitel and Vidyo teamed-up to deliver a single, unified solution for business communication.

intercall logo InterCall Selects MoreVRP to Optimize the Performance of Virtual Events

InterCall will use MORE’s MoreVRP database performance optimization software solution to enhance the performance of its hosted virtual events. MoreVRP will allow InterCall to share and regulate its database resource during the maximum workloads to enhance the event experience without any interruptions or stoppages. Moreover, InterCall will leverage MoreVRP’s user-friendly real-time and historical database performance analysis features such as drill-down and graphing capabilities as well as customizable reporting tools.

“MoreVRP enables us to maintain the seamless service availability and uncompromising quality of service that our valued clients depend on us for, and allows us to scale our virtual event services to accommodate unprecedented numbers of event attendees without straining our database infrastructure,” said Mike Nessler, Executive Vice President of Event Services at InterCall. Read more..

 sonic-foundry Sonic Foundry and ACTIVE Network have Teamed-up to Build an Integrated Conference Solution

Sonic Foundry and ACTIVE Networkhave announced that they are entering a strategic partnership to develop an integrated conference solution for associations and meeting professionals. Their combined technologies will provide meeting and event planners greater flexibility and ways to extend the reach through hybrid event model.

“Being able to offer our clients instant access to their event webcasts will help allow them to deepen their engagement with attendees – not just during the meeting, but well after it ends,” said JR Sherman, SVP of Business Solutions at ACTIVE Network. Read more..

 ImagiLearning TranceFormational Learning Community to Launch in September

To present the new approaches of tranceformational learning for education and training, ImagiLearningis launching TranceFormational Learning Community. TranceFormational Learning Community, a membership-based learning community, will feature live webinars, events in Second Life and JIBE, and some kick-off events to allow participants to individually experience innovative learning approaches.

Members will have access to ImagiLearning asynchronous courses on Imagilearning.net and a 15% discount on all long-term courses. TranceFormational Learning Community will officially begin in September. Read more..

 Citrix_logo Podio Adds New Features to Cut Down on Unnecessary Emails

Citrix Podio, an online work platform, has added two new email functions to help its clients use emails more efficiently. The new email tool allows users to connect their workspaces with unique email addresses and enables them to share emails with right people in their organization. Moreover, users can keep track of conversations.

Another feature titled “mentions for workspaces” allows users to cut down on internal mails and promptly notify everyone in a given workspace. Read more.. 

 mitel Mitel and Vidyo Teamed-up to Deliver a Single, Unified Solution for Business Communication

Business communication provider Mitel has announced that it’ll soon launch the new version of its communications solution that will seamlessly integrate with Vidyo’s conferencing solution. The combined technology will allow Mitel users to start in an audioconference and easily shift to video. Read more..

About Aditya Mishra

Aditya partners with clients to develop online media strategies and increase there visibility. He understands all facets of media relations from press releases, distributions channels, pitching and social media. Aditya develops focused programs specific for each client which include, strategic planning, key message development and positioning, analyst relations, writing, news announcement, creating targeted media list, media relation, review, writing, editing, creating and placing by-lined stories, copy writing, event management and media interview training. Aditya has a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Communication from Delhi University.